Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Sharon Jean Davis
Aug 16, 2026
Sharon J. Davis, 61, of East Moline, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline,
Sharon was born on July 16, 1965, in Jackson, Mississippi. The daughter of Emma Roby.
Sharon worked in many professions, but centered her focus around housekeeping and being a caregiver.
Sharon...
Michael Wierzycki
Aug 16, 2026
Michael Joseph Wierzycki, affectionately known as "Big Mike" or "Biggin," 70, of Kewanee, Illinois, passed away, surrounded by his loved ones on August 16, 2026.
Mike was born on December 15, 1955, in Elgin, Illinois, to Frank and Mary Wierzycki.
Mike married Dian Ross in November 1982. Together, they had three children: Chad Wierzycki of Bowling Green, Kentucky; Michelle (Dave) Allensworth of...
Richard Polk
Aug 15, 2026
Richard "Dick" Polk, 70, of Colona, IL, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Celebrate of Moline.
Born November 12,1955 in Mattoon,IL to James and Louetta Polk. Growing up in Colona with his sister Rosemary and brothers Bob, Ron, and Rodger Polk. Father to Heather Escher, and Cassondra Polk.Grandfather of 5.
Dick loved working outdoors and fishing. He had a generous heart...
Jeremie Philip Franks
Aug 15, 2026
Jeremie Philip Franks, 39, of Moline, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
A Celebration of Life for Jeremie will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21st, with a Funeral Service at 4:00 p.m. at Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
Born on September 28, 1986, in Moline, Jeremie was the...
Deborah Rowe
Aug 14, 2026
Deborah Jean Rowe (McLaughlin)
January 10, 1962 – August 14, 2026
Deborah Jean Rowe (McLaughlin), 64, passed away on August 14, 2026. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Deborah married Gene Rowe in 2007. They shared their lives together until his passing in 2014. Deborah had no children of her own,...
Christine Urbain
Aug 13, 2026
On Thursday, August 13th, Christine Urbain passed away peacefully in Dewitt at the age of 49.
Christine was an eclectic human who loved her grandchildren, nature, and helping her community at every opportunity. Her ability to find the beauty in everything was rivaled only by the size of her heart and its capacity to love.
Christine is preceded in death by her...
Ronald Lee Nye
Aug 13, 2026
RONALD L. NYE, 74, of Morrison, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Born on July 22, 1952, in Sterling, Illinois, Ron was raised in Chadwick by his parents, Kenneth and Mary Jo Nye. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army and was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Ron retired from National Manufacturing...
Jacqueline Campbell
Aug 11, 2026
Jacqueline Campbell, 88, of Davenport, IA, formerly of Tolleson, AZ, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at The Davenport Lutheran Home, Davenport, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Shelly Delight Sterner
Aug 10, 2026
Shelly Delight Sterner, 61, passed away on August 10, 2026, after a three-year battle with cancer. Shelly was born November 28, 1964, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Dale Sterner and Thelma Baysinger. She grew up in Tipton, Iowa, and spent part of her childhood in Hackensack, Minnesota, where she made some of her favorite memories fishing with her dad on...
Thomas Marhoefer
Aug 8, 2026
Thomas Marhoefer, 81, of Moline, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Charter Memory Care in Moline.
The second son of Harry and Carolyn Marhoefer, Tom was born on November 19, 1944, in Davenport, Iowa. He graduated from Alleman High School, Black Hawk College, and Augustana College before ultimately earning his master’s degree from Western Illinois University.
Tom married...
Dianna Ruiz
Aug 7, 2026
Dianna Lynn Ruiz, 82, of Moline, IL, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at her residence surrounded by family.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Roger A Senn
Aug 6, 2026
Roger Allen Senn, 62, of Moline, IL, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
Roger was born on June 28, 1964, in Moline, the son of Paul Senn and Linda Groom.
Celebration of life at a later date.
Roger is survived by his mother, Linda Groom. Brother Brian Senn. Children Marlena Senn, Joshua (Eryn) Senn, Justin...
James A McLemore
Aug 5, 2026
James A. McLemore, 80, of Kewanee, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his residence.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation. com.
Michael Sosa
Aug 5, 2026
Michael Sosa, 65, of Kewanee, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his residence surrounded by loved ones.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation. com.
Doris Winston
Aug 5, 2026
Doris Caroline Winston, of Bettendorf, Iowa, peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her two daughters. She was quite the fighter against esophageal cancer for three and a half years. She had only been given a short time, but she counted each day as a blessing.Born on June 27, 1948, to Henry and Norma Witkowski, in Ottumwa, Iowa, Doris...
Nickholas Larry
Aug 4, 2026
Nickholas A. Larry, 39, of Davenport, IA, passed away on August 4, 2026, at The Ivy at Davenport.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation. com.
Ralph Grunwald
Aug 4, 2026
Ralph H. Grunwald, 86, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Kahl Home in Davenport, IA.
Ralph was born February 15, 1940, to Reinhold and Ardina (Schneider) Grunwald in Kewanee, WI.
Ralph is survived by his brothers and sisters - Earl of Milwaukee, WI, Lee of Plainfield, IL, and Dale (Jill) of Long Grove, IA, Joyce Brown...
Gordon Bender
Aug 3, 2026
Gordon William Bender, 69, of Grand Mound, IA, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Harmony Utica Ridge, Davenport, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation. com.
Kathleen Sue Vincent
Jul 31, 2026
Kathleen Sue Vincent, 80, of Cambridge, IL, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL. There will be no services per her wishes. Memorial contributions can be made to the Henry County Humane Society or the Cambridge Ambulance Service.
Kathleen was...
Patricia Petersen
Jul 31, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our Mother, Pat Petersen.Patricia Ann Petersen, a resident of Bettendorf, passed away on July 31st 2026. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial. A private service and the scattering of ashes will...
